The following is an
excerpt from Market Yourself as a Speaker by Susan Levin
Sample Introduction
Susan Levin is a publisher, information specialist, producer and entrepreneur consultant. Based in Los Angeles for the past twenty-one years, Susan has owned and created several businesses ranging from health food stores, lecture series, a clothing business, singles' organization to publishing magazines and directories. She is self taught and has combined her expertise in publishing and her love of information to create her current business, the Los Angeles and Orange County Directory of Speakers For FreeTM Consultants & Entertainment Directory and Internet Services. Her unique Directory brings speakers and audiences together and consultants and entertainers with clients. Today she will speak to our group about "Life-Driven vs. Fear-Driven Business," the new paradigm shift in business. Susan has graciously agreed to stay after the program today to answer any of your questions. Please help me welcome Susan Levin.
Your Introduction
Always bring your introduction (even if you have
sent it in advance).
Typed, double-spaced and written specifically for your audience.
Arrive early and ask the introducer to go over the introduction with you.
Compose an introduction for yourself using these keywords:
WHO, WHY, WHERE,
HOW, WHEN, WHAT
Finish with these words:
(Your Name) has graciously agreed to stay after the program today to talk
with you or to (sign his/her book).
Always arrive early to check out the room.
Sample Introduction
Susan Levin is a publisher, information specialist, producer and entrepreneur consultant. Based in Los Angeles for the past twenty-one years, Susan has owned and created several businesses ranging from health food stores, lecture series, a clothing business, singles' organization to publishing magazines and directories. She is self taught and has combined her expertise in publishing and her love of information to create her current business, the Los Angeles and Orange County Directory of Speakers For FreeTM Consultants & Entertainment Directory and Internet Services. Her unique Directory brings speakers and audiences together and consultants and entertainers with clients. Today she will speak to our group about "Life-Driven vs. Fear-Driven Business," the new paradigm shift in business. Susan has graciously agreed to stay after the program today to answer any of your questions. Please help me welcome Susan Levin.
